Velir Studios team members have had extensive
experience developing web sites, Intranets, and Extranets from
concept through production. Our specific expertise lies in creating
dynamic, data-driven web-based
applications with a focus on intuitive user-interfaces and
elegant graphic design.
Strategic Consulting
Velir engages our clients in detailed planning discussions with a strong focus
on the long-term goals of the organization as a whole, and the specific goals
of the project at hand. These strategic planning sessions ensure a streamlined
and goal-driven development process. As deliverables during this phase, Velir
offers:
- Reader-friendly planning documents and project
profilers
- Site maps and user-pathway diagrams
- Maintenance and growth strategies
- Technical training sessions and detailed style
guides and technical documentation
Programming and Development
The selection and use of the appropriate tools and technologies is a corner
stone of a successful web site. Velir prides itself on its ability to employ
a wide range of open source and proprietary programming languages, tools
and technologies to make our clients' visions a sustainable reality. Programming
and development capabilities include:
- On the Server
- Cross-platform programming with CGI,
Perl, PHP, and Java servlets
- Custom programming under Unix/Linux,
Apache, NT, IIS
- Custom programming with ASP and Cold
Fusion
- Database design and development
- Off-line and legacy database integration
- E-commerce enabled systems
- Custom, web-based administration tools
for "1-click" publishing, database management, mailing
lists, and polls
- On-line registration systems
- On the Browser
- Cross-browser HTML and JavaScript programming
- Cross-browser DHTML and CSS
- Content negotiation for browser-based
customization and personalization
- Wide range of tools for development,
including Dreamweaver, HomeSite, FrontPage, Cold Fusion
Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio, and more.
User-centric, Interactive
Design
Design begins with a question: what will the user expect and what visuals will
they respond to? This begins the process of user-centric design...making design
decisions from the standpoint of the user. Every Velir project is focused on
providing the most intuitive, elegant, and easy-to-use system for the site's
users. To do this, we employ a wide range of tools and techniques, including:
- Macromedia Flash, Director, and Dreamweaver
design and programming
- Custom illustrations and logo design
- Extensive use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,
and traditional graphic design/page layout tools
- Image optimization and compression
Marketing and Print
Collateral
Velir recognizes that a web site does not live in a vacuum, it must be promoted
and marketed using traditional print material as well as on-line outlets. Print
and marketing services include:
- Banner advertising
- CD-ROM development
- Print collateral, including brochures, full
color post cards, and more
Hosting and Site Maintenance
Through a partnership with leading hosting providers, Velir can offer its clients
cost-effective, 24x7x365, web hosting services. Services include:
- Virtual, dedicated, and co-located NT and
Unix/Linux hosting
- Secure transactions and shopping carts
- On-demand traffic analysis
- Direct access to all files, databases, and
scripts
We're also available for related projects such
as web site promotion and web-related
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